Amy Uptigrove's Professional Resume:
Objective:
To increase knowledge of highly effective teaching practices in order to teach, inspire, and motivate the students I work with.
Education:
Michigan State University
Graduation: Summer 2013
Masters of Arts in Education
Emphasis in: Technology, Special Education, & Literacy
Grand Valley State University
Graduation: April 2008
Bachelors of Science
Major: Psychology/Special Education
Minor: Elementary Education
Muskegon Community College
Graduation: May 2004
Associates of Science and Arts
Relevant Experience:
Aug 12-Present
Teacher Consultant-Churchill Elementary
♦ Team-teach various subjects to a classroom with both special education and general education students
♦ Work with a team to organize and develop IEPs
♦ Consult with classroom teachers and collect and evaluate data
♦ Provide reading interventions to students with an area of need
Aug 10-12
Special Education Teacher, Resource and Team-Teaching- Reeths-Puffer High School
♦ Modify and adapt the general education curriculum while maintaining high standards of achievement
♦ Organize, develop, and lead IEP and re-evaluation meetings on annual bases
♦ Work with the general education teachers to ensure that students with varying disabilities are successful in the general ed setting
♦Work on annual goals with students and keep up-to-date documentation on progress
Aug 08-10
Special Education Teacher, MOCI Regional Middle School Classroom- Oceana Intermediate School District
♦ Develop instruction based on the EGLICS and adaptive behavior
deficits
♦ Organize, develop, and lead IEP and re-evaluation meetings on annual bases
♦ Supervise and instruct two paraprofessionals
Professional Development:
2010-2012 PEAK Training Intensive training on effective engagement strategies to improve students' learning
2009-2010 Student Led IEP Training Developed a student led IEP initiative, created a new transition assessment for the OISD
Mar 09 & 10 Transition Conference (MTSA) Attended numerous breakout sessions on the latest trends and laws in transition (student led IEPs, SPP 13)
Fall 2010 Down Syndrome Association Conference Learned strategies and tools to promote success for students with Down Syndrome
Fall 2010 Board Maker Training Learned how to make visual supports using the Board Maker program
2009-2010 START Intensive Training
Year-long training of multidisciplinary school-based teams using a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the key issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Fall 2006 Reading First Conference Gained insight for optimizing reading support in inadequate schools
“I am able because I think I am able”
-Virgil
For a Printable PDF version of my resume please click here
Objective:
To increase knowledge of highly effective teaching practices in order to teach, inspire, and motivate the students I work with.
Education:
Michigan State University
Graduation: Summer 2013
Masters of Arts in Education
Emphasis in: Technology, Special Education, & Literacy
Grand Valley State University
Graduation: April 2008
Bachelors of Science
Major: Psychology/Special Education
Minor: Elementary Education
Muskegon Community College
Graduation: May 2004
Associates of Science and Arts
Relevant Experience:
Aug 12-Present
Teacher Consultant-Churchill Elementary
♦ Team-teach various subjects to a classroom with both special education and general education students
♦ Work with a team to organize and develop IEPs
♦ Consult with classroom teachers and collect and evaluate data
♦ Provide reading interventions to students with an area of need
Aug 10-12
Special Education Teacher, Resource and Team-Teaching- Reeths-Puffer High School
♦ Modify and adapt the general education curriculum while maintaining high standards of achievement
♦ Organize, develop, and lead IEP and re-evaluation meetings on annual bases
♦ Work with the general education teachers to ensure that students with varying disabilities are successful in the general ed setting
♦Work on annual goals with students and keep up-to-date documentation on progress
Aug 08-10
Special Education Teacher, MOCI Regional Middle School Classroom- Oceana Intermediate School District
♦ Develop instruction based on the EGLICS and adaptive behavior
deficits
♦ Organize, develop, and lead IEP and re-evaluation meetings on annual bases
♦ Supervise and instruct two paraprofessionals
Professional Development:
2010-2012 PEAK Training Intensive training on effective engagement strategies to improve students' learning
2009-2010 Student Led IEP Training Developed a student led IEP initiative, created a new transition assessment for the OISD
Mar 09 & 10 Transition Conference (MTSA) Attended numerous breakout sessions on the latest trends and laws in transition (student led IEPs, SPP 13)
Fall 2010 Down Syndrome Association Conference Learned strategies and tools to promote success for students with Down Syndrome
Fall 2010 Board Maker Training Learned how to make visual supports using the Board Maker program
2009-2010 START Intensive Training
Year-long training of multidisciplinary school-based teams using a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the key issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Fall 2006 Reading First Conference Gained insight for optimizing reading support in inadequate schools
“I am able because I think I am able”
-Virgil
For a Printable PDF version of my resume please click here